Causes

I have decided that I will not work tonight. Instead, I will write something in QAS. Past several months have been somewhat hmmm... I don't know; a little bit of everything I guess (there were happy moments, sad moments and some, in between - it's deep).

So far, I have lived an interesting life. So interesting that I think it's time for a change. Every month, my expenses reach a staggering 4-figure amount (not disclosable due to various reasons). I look back and did a "review" of what I have done/bought/ate. All seem very materialistic. At 26, surely one could find better ways to utilise one's money.

It's high time I do something about it. It is very easy to spend. I have a few things that I must get, a few holidays lined up to unwind and destress, a few parties to go to and etc. All these in time (this year actually) will take place and I refuse to move them or strike them out from my social calendars. However, instead of spending exorbitantly, I have decided to channel my funds toward a few causes, all the while keeping my social calendar intact.

I did not have the best childhood in the world. My childhood was in a way, exciting (to word it very mildly). I must qualify here that this excitement, produced a fine man (can't resist saying that - grin). I have an incredible family and we went through tough times together (when I say tough, I'm not kidding and you will not even be able to comprehend what we went through). However, we emerged from the not-so-rosy situations. Alas, some kids out there are not so fortunate. I have decided to step up my donations to a few NGOs that provide care and support for children.

Many minority groups albeit strong in will and perseverance, sometimes do not have the means to live a good life. Illnesses ravage their bodies. They are tormented by silence, rejection and ultimately depression. They live amongst us but they are not widely accepted by the society, despite all the promises/statements (false ones) by the public and government. They are also part of the people who contribute to our country's GDP, development, professional skills and etc but in spite of their contributions, social stigma takes precedence. They are HIV+. How many of us can truly say that we support and champion for the HIV cause? We don't really... because we simply don't care. To many of us, we think that this group of people deserve what they get. We're wrong. More often than not, we think we know, but we don't. More often than not, we think it's about prevention. The public never thought about the other end of the spectrum; those who are already infected. These people need our support; without a doubt, our acceptance and ultimately, love. I have decided to start (gradually) fighting for the HIV cause for men and women alike. I will start with donations and gradually perhaps, voluntary work.

Life has got to have more meaning besides accumulating wealth.